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Q: I would appreciate your opinion on these three companies. Softbank seems undervalued based on their asset base. IQ, after the correction, appears interesting. Would Etsy be sufficiently competitive with other web retail sites?
Thank you for your input!
Read Answer Asked by Sigrid on June 27, 2018
Q: On Sat, Jun 23, 2018 at 5:55 PM, Kevin wrote:
In the past I've held and eventually sold; KKR(kkr), Blackstone(bx), Carlyle(cg) and W.P. Carey(wpc).


At one time or another each has been reviewed by analysts on BNN ----- but never have I seen or heard of a review about Main Street Capital Research (MAIN).


Why is that ? Is there something about MAIN that makes it an inferior investment to the others ?


Would you have a preference among these 5 financial stocks?


K.Quinn

Read Answer Asked by K. on June 27, 2018
Q: Hello,
How effectively can ZWC replace our ZWB and ZWU holdings?

Thanks for your efficient service and re assuring advice.
regards



Read Answer Asked by Arzoo on June 27, 2018
Q: Hello,
Needing confirmation about withholding taxes.

European/International stocks are held in a Canadian "wrapper" within TAXABLE account then some websites say we can get dividend tax credit and others say we cannot. Confused.

For which type of account account should I buy above two holdings where dividend taxes can be mitigated?

Thanks!

Read Answer Asked by Arzoo on June 27, 2018
Q: 5Iteam: If you look at the track record of phn balance d fund of which I have held off and on over the year's and allways ended up wondering why I sold. Could you give an opinion as to why anyone who wants a hands off approach to part of their portfolio would be any better off with say Plv or Vbal or even Pimco or other. Your comments greatly appreciated.
Read Answer Asked by Larry on June 27, 2018
Q: I'd like to know how much you find important to diversify through asset classes for a young investor with little financial responsabilities and a salary covering well over his regular expenses.
In my situation, I have no real estate, but 95% stocks diversified across sectors and geographies and 5% cash position to cover 8-10 months of living expenses in case of emergency. I am 27 and wondering if it is OK to have no bonds at all and focus on stocks? If one can tolerate a severe market correction-recession and has 25-40 years ahead of him, would bonds only be useful to help the investor feel more comfortable and a full-stock portfolio still be a better option?
Is the %Stocks=100-age a good thumb rule or just an overrated commonality?
If you consider one should still always hold some bonds, what would you consider a reasonable weighting for a young investor and what ETF(s) would you suggest?
Thank You!
Read Answer Asked by Julien on June 27, 2018
Q: Hello I am looking for your general thoughts on the growing MJ industry. I had purchased the HMMJ etf at the start of it's trading debut and once I had doubled+ I sold off enough to cover my initial investment. I am now playing with the house's money so to speak. With a date set for legalization I think these companies will start to have more pressure to perform and make money. If this is the case do you think a serious drop in stock valuation will happen if and when these companies don't make expectations? If you were in my situation would you sell and look to put the profit to work elsewhere? If yes then any suggestions? Please assume I am well balanced in all accounts. Deduct as many question credits as you see fit. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Kolbi on June 27, 2018
Q: Recently NFI has shown weakness well beyond the norm. Has there been any news that might indicate the apparent flurry of selling? I am aware that some folks look to transport stock movements as a precursor of a potential weakening economy (the old saw about financial markets being a leading economic indicator). Thanks for all the help that you and fellow members provide me with. Bill
Read Answer Asked by Bill on June 27, 2018
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